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Site Manager
AI Summary
The Site Manager is responsible for managing on-site teams and subcontractors, delivering projects within budget and on schedule, and ensuring compliance with safety and legislative requirements across multiple concurrent projects.
About this role
We are Cunningham. We are one of Ireland's award-winning building and civil engineering contractors with an extensive track record in delivering projects across multiple sectors in Ireland, including housing, commercial, education and healthcare. The company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in the infrastructure and specialist areas and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality assured solutions to its wide-ranging customer base.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential.
We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Site Manager to join our high performing team.
REPORTING TO: Contracts Manager
LOCATION: Clondalkin, Co Dublin
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, permanent
HOURS: Monday – Friday
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of site-based teams of company employees and subcontractors.- Responsible for delivery of projects in line with tender allowances and agreed programmes of work, actively managing any slippage.
- Responsible for sub-contractor performance, ensuring variations are kept to an absolute minimum.
- Timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget.
- Attend internal and external review and progress meetings.
- Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions, site installation & construction teams.
- Monitor legislative & programme performance of sub-contractor as per own team.
- Site based change is identified and communicated to engineering / commercial & support team within one week of occurrence.
- Programme slippage is actively managed and mitigation plans implemented accordingly to minimise impact.
- Motivate and lead team members, identifying and effectively managing underperformance in line with company procedures.
- Projects delivered ahead of agreed programmes.
- Acts as an ambassador for the company by supporting, promoting and implementing all company and Business Unit initiatives.
- Responsible for communicating and recording of all Corporate, SHEQ or Business Unit briefings.
- Induct new employees and subcontractors onsite in line with legislative requirements and company procedures.
- Work in collaboration with the SHEQ department and support any actions or recommendations from such.
- Maintain accurate records and good documentation practices, being audit ready at all times.
The Candidate
Qualifications & Experience:
- Possess a relevant qualification in construction management OR have a minimum of five years’ experience working in construction management.
- A Minimum of 5 years management experience delivering Residential projects to completion.
- Proven track record of delivering projects to the highest quality with emphasis on safe and efficient construction.
- Working knowledge of the Irish construction industry, regulations and standards.
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to work to project deadlines and KPIs
- Excellent Communication skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.
Benefits
As part of the Cunningham Contracts Group team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:
31 days Annual Leave- Life Assurance Policy
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working Policy
- Wellbeing Events
- Company Occupational Health
- Social Events
- Team Development Days
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Bespoke career pathways
- Support for Chartership Pathways
- State-of-the-art office facilities
- On-Site Car Parking
- Professional Membership Support
- Branded clothing
To apply for this role, please visit https://cunninghamcontracts.bamboohr.com/careers to find out more and share your CV with us today.
Cunningham Contracts Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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